| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $49.32 | 5.265% | $51.9167 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.66 | 9.263% | $201.7651 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.40 | 12.186% | $82.3445 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.87 | 4.770% | $201.0222 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.56 | 5.684% | $116.8442 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.83 | 9.162% | $170.1071 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.36 | 12.384% | $54.3489 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.00 | $878.3487 | $878.35 | $878.30 | $878.20 | |